Chef Brenda Villacorta is a professionally-trained chef, and regular competitor on Food Network shows like the "Halloween Baking Championship" and "Cake Wars Christmas.” She’s also worked under Michelin-starred chefs, but Villacorta’s now making her mark on Tampa Bay's food scene.
Initially slated for a spring opening, Sucré Table is now up and running within the former Take Three Cafe (FKA Little Donut House) space at 4048 W. Kennedy Blvd. near Metro Diner and La Segunda Bakery & Cafe.
Sucré Table is a niche dessert shop offering high-end pastries like the strawberry Japanese cheesecake and a boozy orange chocolate one made up of white chocolate liqueur mousse, dark chocolate custard, orange whiskey jam, praline crunchy base and flourless chocolate cake. The concept offers up sweet and savory options from pecan sticky buns to spinach gruyere quiche.
Customers can also get in on cakes like chocolate salted caramel or goat cheese carrot cake. Villacorta also offers made-to-order cakes for special events like weddings and birthdays through the shop’s website.
For those looking for a jolt, espresso drinks like the signature mocha orange iced latte are available.
If you’re still wanting to enjoy local eats from your couch, Sucré Table can be found on Postmates, and customers can snag orders through curbside pickup.
Hours for the dessert shop are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. The shop is closed on Sunday and Monday.
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This article appears in Aug 6-12, 2020.